Cameron McInnes HOK (Dragons): McInnes was right in the frame for Origin as little as four weeks ago after a stellar start to the season, averaging 58.4PPG. SuperCoach Stats projects the Dragons hooker to score 68 points, and with so many Origin, Pacific and Denver Test players backing up or sitting out altogether I’m backing the young rake to carve up.

Shaun Johnson HFB | 5/8 (Warriors): while the representative stars were off doing their thing on the big stage, SJ was at home resting and making sure he is ready to go for the upcoming match with the Sharks. SJ averages over 70PPG from 65 previous matches at Mt Smart, and is projected to score 79 points this weekend — and given he has three, five and season-long averages of 73.3PPG, 75.2PPG and 72.4PPG I would have thought there’s a very good chance that happens.

Blake Ferguson CTW (Roosters): Playing at one of the greatest modern-day stadiums at the Adelaide Oval, this clash is two of the form teams in the entire NRL. Speaking of form, no one has put up better numbers than Fergo in recent weeks, with scores of 87, 93 and 99 for an average of 93PPG. Sitting as the No.1 overall CTW pointscorer and coming up against the Storm backline backing up from rep weekend could be a recipe for points!

Nathan Cleary HFB (Panthers): Cleary is an absolute star, the NSW halfback has been putting up elite SuperCoach scores even without the goalkicking duties but there are rumours that they may be swinging back his way after Origin. Whether that happens or not doesn’t matter here, though, as the playmaker gets a great match-up with a depleted Sea Eagles outfit.

Nathan Cleary is poised to kick on for the Panthers. Picture: AAPSource:AAP

Knights v Bulldogs — Saturday 5.30pm at McDonald Jones Stadium

Rhyse Martin 2RF (Bulldogs): Yep, he’s been in the doghouse after missing training two weeks ago, but hear me out. Firstly, Moses Mbye is gone and the goalkicking is open for business. Secondly, Martin STARRED both weeks in the reserves and performed very well for PNG in their win over Fiji. He played the full 80 minutes with 10 runs, 34 tackles and kicked goals for them also! He genuinely could be GOD 2.0 if unleashed.

Joe Tapine FRF | 2RF (Raiders): Tapine is one of the most purchased players in the classic format of the game following his amazing run of form with scores of 64, 89, 67, 56 and 112 in recent weeks. That’s seriously impressive, playing 80 minutes every game since round four. Oh, and if you weren’t already convinced then listen to this … SuperCoach Stats projects the Raiders edge forward to score a massive 94 points this week!

Robbie Farah HOK (Tigers): What a story this is. Returning “home” to Tigerland, or 2040 as it’s commonly referred to, Farah has played very well in the past two matches for the Rabbitohs scoring 84 and 64 to remind us all of his capabilities. Playing the Titans at Leichhardt could hardly be a better homecoming for him to score well and this one seems to be written in the script.

Other options: Moses Mbye, Esan Marsters, Ryan James, Michael Gordon

An in-form Robbie Farah is a sentimental pick in his return home. Picture: Getty ImagesSource:Getty Images

Rabbitohs v Cowboys — Sunday 4.10pm at Barlow Park

Angus Crichton 2RF (Rabbitohs): The Rabbitohs are the form team in the entire NRL having won SEVEN matches in a row, with Angus Crichton right at the centre of all the good things they are doing on the right edge. With a five-round average of 74.8PPG and SuperCoach Stats projected score of 71 points it’s very hard to go past the young NSW Origin star, even when backing up.